The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 33,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGT*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
